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|dry_weight = 202 kg / 441 lbs | |dry_weight = 202 kg / 441 lbs | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 17 | |fuel_capacity = 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | ||
|oil_capacity = 3.5 L / 3.7 US qt / 3.1 Imp qt | |oil_capacity = 3.5 L / 3.7 US qt / 3.1 Imp qt | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/60 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, Showa GD051, fully adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, Showa GD052-007-02. The 748 Biposto was fitted with a 17 | It came with a 120/60 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, Showa GD051, fully adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, Showa GD052-007-02. The 748 Biposto was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 202 kg / 441 lbs. The wheelbase was 1410 mm / 55.5 in long. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Ducati-748-95--2.jpg|600px|Ducati 748]] | [[File:Ducati-748-95--2.jpg|600px|Ducati 748]] | ||
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had to be revved higher for the same power output, and this rewy nature | had to be revved higher for the same power output, and this rewy nature | ||
tended to make the rider feel more involved in the riding experience. Minor | tended to make the rider feel more involved in the riding experience. Minor | ||
chassis differences - mostly different | chassis differences - mostly different tire sizes - give a different feel on | ||
the road, and many consider the 748 to be the better steering machine. | the road, and many consider the 748 to be the better steering machine. | ||
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The 748 we had last year covered 8500 miles without a problem. No | The 748 we had last year covered 8500 miles without a problem. No | ||
electrical grief. No desmodromic histrionics. No bother at all. | electrical grief. No desmodromic histrionics. No bother at all. | ||
We're not saying that it's into the 'kick the | We're not saying that it's into the 'kick the tires and fire it up' | ||
league of Japanese bikes, but maybe Ducati's reliability gremlin isn't as | league of Japanese bikes, but maybe Ducati's reliability gremlin isn't as | ||
active as it used to be. Certainly we had no problems with our 748 last | active as it used to be. Certainly we had no problems with our 748 last | ||
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!Fuel Capacity | !Fuel Capacity | ||
|17 | |17 Liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | ||
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!Consumption Average | !Consumption Average |